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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 362.93 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 362.93 and 87.93 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 362.93 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/362.93 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 362.93 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 31,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912.00/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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